Reuters - The United States has now recorded more than 1 million COVID-19 deaths, according to a Reuters tally, crossing a once-unthinkable milestone about two years after the first cases upended everyday life and quickly transformed it. The 1 million mark is a stark reminder of
As a trusted source of public health and COVID-19 information, CARPHA is responding to the needs of some of the most vulnerable in society, the deaf community. This, through the launch of a COVID-19 video series in American Sign Language. Executive Director, CARPHA, Dr Joy St.
COVID-19 has affected every person unsympathetically and in profound ways and through several vacancies, being developed globally by companies like AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna. These companies possess immense resources for R&D and manufacturing capabilities that have produced hundreds of millions of doses, however, the
The Nature Island of Dominica officially opened its borders last Wednesday for the return of nationals and residents after being closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Minister, Dr. Irving McIntyre, has reported a “very smooth organization” as the country welcomed its first flight
As the world continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, CARICOM rum producers have modified their production lines to play their part by producing alcohol and hand sanitiser and making donations of sanitation products. Across the Caribbean, contributions have been made to governments, institutions, and frontline
A Chinese laboratory has been developing a drug it believes has the power to bring the coronavirus pandemic to a halt. The outbreak first emerged in China late last year before spreading across the world, prompting an international race to find treatments and vaccines. A drug being
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) has reopened both its Cargo and Ferry Ports to the general public yesterday, 11 May, as part of “Keeping the BVI Moving”. Whilst the BVI Ports Authority’s cargo ports remained opened during the COVID-19 territory-wide curfew to assist with
(Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Court of Justice Press Release) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) convened a meeting of key personnel in judiciaries, prosecutorial services, state agencies and bar associations throughout the Caribbean in an effort to assess challenges and needs arising from the
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis announced a revised SR&O No. 16 of 2020 known as Emergency Powers COVID-19 Regulations. In a nationally televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Timothy Harris announced that there will now be five days of limited business
Starting Sunday, 10th May, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) will have a new curfew schedule amid the threat of COVID-19 in the island. During a contact signing, Premier Andrew Fahie announced that the new curfew hours will run during night-time hours from 7:00 PM to 6:00
